The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of domestic and foreign participations of all kinds. The company can acquire, finance, take over or dispose of participations of all kinds, in any form, and take all measures and conduct business that are suitable to promote the company's purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.